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Friday, November 9, 2012

Lauren Stock

Lauren is a 13 year old 8th grader at Greenhill School who enjoys dance, softball and being involved in her synagogue. In 2010 Lauren started a program called High School Heroes where she speaks to high school seniors about the importance of registering to be a potential bone marrow donor – a topic near to her heart, as her mother was the recipient of a life-saving stem cell transplant from a marrow donor. Lauren has shared her tremendous story in a number of ISAS schools and is a great example of taking action and inspiring others to do the same anyway they can.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxYouth@ISASOakridge, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxYouth@ISASOakridge event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.